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Food

Russian billionaire list grows to 52, nearing Germany

Russia's surging banking, retail and metals industries created 19 new billionaires as the former communist country challenges Germany for the...

History

Budget cuts make Hungary leaders even more unpopular

For the past few nights, the main television newscast here has opened with special reports on an issue that is...

Conferences

EU sets tighter climate targets, spurs cost concerns

European Union leaders set tighter targets for cutting greenhouse gases and curbing the use of fossil fuels, spurring industry concerns...

History

Hungary to auction 1.18 mln emission permits on March 26

Hungary's government will auction on March 26 allowances to emit carbon dioxide, in its first offering of the permits this...

Conferences

Emerging-market stock funds lose $8.9 bln in global stock rout – extended

Withdrawals from emerging-market equity funds were a record $8.9 billion last week during a global stock market selloff, according to...

Tourism

Slovenian GDP grew 5.5% in Q4 on domestic demand

Slovenia's economy expanded an annual 5.5% in the Q4, the second-fastest pace in the 13-nation euro region, as exports surged...

Food

A380 delay leads to Airbus loss

Airbus has posted its first loss despite delivering a record 434 planes, dragging down parent firm EADS....

Conferences

Swissair trial draws to a close

Switzerland's biggest corporate trial, investigating the collapse of national carrier Swissair, is winding up....

Food

Gates tops Forbes list of billionaires for 13th year

Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates's net worth swelled to $56 billion, making him the world's richest person, followed by Warren...

Awards

Morgan Stanley splits real estate investing, banking

Morgan Stanley, the biggest property investor among Wall Street banks, split its real estate investing unit from banking to take...

Food

Oil rises after gasoline supplies plunge as refiners shut units

Crude oil rose above $62 a barrel for a second day after a government report showed that US gasoline stockpiles...

Conferences

EU’s Barroso rebuts concern over economic harm from climate cut

European Commission President Jose Barroso rebutted industry concerns that Europe will harm its competitiveness by stepping up the fight against...

Food

Romania’s BCR bank says 2006 net income rose amid lending boom

Banca Comerciala Romana SA, Romania’s biggest bank, said net income rose 16% last year after net interest income increased on...

Awards

Hungary to trim real estate portfolio, offers 75 properties

Hungary's government is offering 75 of its mostly unused properties for sale, as the government looks to trim the budget...

Food

Czech February inflation rate rises to 1.5% from 3-month low

The Czech inflation rate rose in February to 1.5%, fueled by higher prices of cigarettes, rents and a seasonal jump...

In Hungary

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

In Budapest

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Karácsony Expects Deal on Budapest’s Finances Within Weeks

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony expects an agreement with the government on resolving the capital’s financial problems within weeks, he told...

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum Reopens With Free Admission as Review Continues

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum has reopened while a review of its exhibition continues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

ÉS Bisztró Launches Sunday Brunch at Kempinski Budapest

ÉS Bisztró at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest launched a weekly Sunday brunch, combining an à la carte menu of brunch...

White Raven Sees Growing Demand for Alcohol-Free Cocktails as Summer Traffic Holds Steady

White Raven Skybar & Lounge welcomed more than 33,000 guests and served over 22,000 cocktails between late April and the...

Business Chambers Bring Rugby Leadership Experience to Budapest

Confindustria Ungheria, the British Chamber of Commerce Hungary and CCI France Hongrie will host an executive development event with Italy’s...

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

Budapest Car-Free Weekend Brings Road Closures and Tram Changes Sept. 19-20

Budapest’s Car-Free Weekend will bring family activities and sustainable transport programs to central streets and riverfront areas Sept. 19-20, alongside...

Budapest Repays HUF 67 bln Overdraft but Faces HUF 86 bln Solidarity Bill

Budapest has repaid a HUF 67 bln overdraft after receiving local business tax advances, but the capital still needs a...

Why More Families Choose the DSB Preparatory Class

A successful start to school begins with the right foundation. At the Deutsche Schule Budapest (DSB), children can join the...

Jewish Cultural Festival Returns for 28th Staging

The program of the 28th Jewish Cultural Festival promises to be rich and diverse, with 30 programs across six venues...

Budapest Geothermal Summit Highlights Hungary’s Potential and Investment Hurdles

Expanding geothermal energy in Hungary requires predictable regulation and infrastructure upgrades, speakers said at the fourth Budapest Geothermal Energy Summit....

House of Terror Museum to Close Temporarily as Tarr Dismisses Director Mária Schmidt

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum will close temporarily for a clarification of rights issues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Westend Wins Green Investment Award for EUR 10 mln Sustainability Upgrade

Westend Shopping Center has won the Green Investment of the Year award at this year’s Green Awards, for a EUR...